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Add 12/63 and 90/27

1st number: 12/63, 2nd number: 3 9/27

12/63 + 90/27 is 74/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    12/63 = 12 × 3/63 × 3 = 36/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    90/27 = 90 × 7/27 × 7 = 630/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/189 + 630/189 = 36 + 630/189 = 666/189
  5. 666/189 simplified gives 74/21
  6. So, 12/63 + 90/27 = 74/21
    In mixed form: 311/21

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